Massachusetts S256 establishes an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists.
Massachusetts S256 creates an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists, allowing licensed professionals to practice across multiple states. The bill outlines the process for obtaining a new home state license through the compact, requiring a valid United States Social Security Number or National Practitioner Identification number, and completion of a criminal background check. Active duty military personnel and their spouses can designate a home state for licensure purposes. The compact also includes provisions for adverse actions, data systems, and dispute resolution.
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